TRICIA K.

MARKWOOD
McLean, VA 22101
703-304-3154 tricia.markwood1@gmail.com

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONAL

Providing Innovative and Progressive Expertise in the Government Relations Field
An accomplished Legislative Professional with experience in presenting and delivering solutions and services, to and
for the enterprise. Actively led teams to advance client's regulatory and legislative goals. Blocked legislation, helped
pass authorization bills, secured federal grant funding, wrote congressional testimony and mentored younger
colleagues. Recognized for political sciences skills and the ability to design and reflect back the desired outcomes
aligned with actionable solutions. Able to formulate short and long-term strategies, communicate values, and drive
critical decisions in order to meet or exceed stated objectives.

SPAN OF EXPERTISE
Team Management | Political Sciences | Training & Development | Communications | Government Affairs
Counseling & Consulting | Performance Optimization | Analysis | Client Focus | Accountability | Leadership
Time Management | Focus on Profitability | Positive & Empowering Attitude | Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
K&L GATES - WASHINGTON, DC
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNSELOR

AUG 2002 - APR 2015

Successfully led team professionals within the policy group to develop and implement strategies. Maintained
significant relationships with members of the Michigan Congressional delegation.
Adeptly served on several political leadership committees within the Michigan delegation and the firms hiring
committee. Administrated tax, technology, sustainability, industry, association and government contracting.
Diligently achieved great success in influencing the appropriations and authorization process. Represented a
prominent manufacturing association, state affiliate and three recent mayors of Michigans largest city.
Proficiently mentored government affairs specialties, interns and associates and supported them in their
professional development. Epitomized regional economic development organizations.

DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC - WASHINGTON, DC

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

JAN 1993 - AUG 2002

Expertly assisted and managed client matters. Conducted the transit work for the largest city in Michigan,
which is now close to reality. Prepared the legal documents required for the Policies and Agreements.
Competently represented a Carnegie 1 research university and a manufacturing nonprofit. Managed advocacy
and regulatory proceedings before the regulatory bodies effectively.

THE HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN WOLPE

INTERN - STAFF ASSISTANT AND LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

SEP 1984 - JUN 1988

Efficiently handled civil rights, higher education, veterans and community inquiries and helped in solving
womens issues. Offered administrative support and served as a liaison for the Congressman.

EDUCATION
B.A., MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, JAMES MADISON COLLEGE (1984 1988)
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR WITH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES